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Application Deadline: Rolling (ongoing applications accepted)

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Ongoing grants for licensed Tennessee childcare providers to support quality improvements, facility upgrades, and program expansion.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit licensed childcare providers in Tennessee

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

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Capital grants for licensed childcare providers in Washington State to fund construction, renovation, and expansion of early learning facilities.

Grants for childcare capital construction and renovation projects in Washington State

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 | Pre-Application: GATA pre-qualification required (allow 4–6 weeks before deadline)

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Competitive multi-year grants for Illinois childcare providers to expand Preschool for All programs serving 3- and 4-year-old children in community-based settings.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit preschool childcare providers in Illinois

Application Deadline: Rolling monthly — postmark by the 1st of each month (May 1, June 1, July 1, 2026, etc.)

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Rolling monthly grants for new and expanding licensed childcare providers in Nebraska to cover start-up costs, minor renovations, and equipment to increase childcare capacity.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare start-ups and expansions in Nebraska

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 (Round 1) | Round 2 Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Annual grants for licensed rural North Dakota childcare facilities for start-up costs, equipment, facility renovations, and one-time operational expenses.

Grants for rural North Dakota childcare centers and family childcare homes

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

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Capital grants for Kansas nonprofit childcare and early education facilities for construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvements through the federal CDBG program.

Grants for nonprofit childcare facilities capital construction renovation in Kansas

Application Deadline: Rolling (ongoing — $15M annual funding pool)

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State grant for Tennessee childcare providers to fund capital projects including construction, renovation, and equipment for expanding childcare capacity.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare providers in Tennessee capital projects

Application Deadline: April–May 2026 (check trowepricefoundation.org for current cycle)

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Grants for nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood education, school readiness, and educational access for underserved children and families.

Grants for nonprofit early childhood education organizations

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Vermont

Funding for Vermont childcare programs to add new infant, toddler, or preschool slots through facility improvements, equipment, and workforce support.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare providers in Vermont infant toddler capacity

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 (Application Window: May 1–8, 2026 only)

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Equipment grants for Minnesota licensed childcare centers to purchase and install closed-circuit video security cameras, required under new state law effective July 1, 2026.

Grants for licensed childcare centers in Minnesota technology equipment security cameras

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Rolling $5,000 cash grants for women-majority-owned businesses at any stage, including for-profit childcare providers. Simple two-question application with no restrictions on use of funds.

Grants for women-owned for-profit childcare and small businesses national

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 (reviewed monthly June–December 2026)

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$10,000 cash grants for small business owners who complete free online training through the Verizon Digital Ready platform. Apply once and remain eligible for monthly reviews June–December 2026.

Grants for for-profit small businesses including childcare owners national

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